Ponds & Lagoons

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  State Approval Information:

Arizona - 7 Professional Development Hours (PDH)
California 
- 0.7 CEUs - State Water Resources Control Board
Illinois - 7 Hours - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) #22418
Michigan 
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0.7 CECs - Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) #3380
New York 
- 7 Contact Hours - NYSDEC
North Carolina 
- 7 Continuing Education (CE) Hours - Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) CE07182501
South Carolina
- 7 Continuing Education (CE) Hours

Virginia
 - 7 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Hours
Washington - 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU) - Wastewater Operator Certification Program, Department of Ecology, State of Washington (ECY25-4153)  
Wisconsin - 7 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

*If your state is not listed, we're currently working on approval there. You are still welcome to enroll for professional growth.

*PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE CONTAINS LESSON MODULES THAT ARE ALSO SOLD SEPARATELY - IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU REVIEW THE COURSE CONTENT BELOW.

Course Description:
This course equips participants with the skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational challenges in wastewater treatment. Through real-world scenarios, participants will explore common process inefficiencies, nutrient removal issues, sludge management challenges, and final treatment concerns to ensure optimal plant performance.


What is Covered:

  • Types of ponds and lagoons, including aerobic, anaerobic, facultative, and maturation systems​
  • Biological and chemical processes, including microbial activity and nutrient dynamics​
  • Performance monitoring, sampling techniques, and operational troubleshooting​
  • Safety considerations, including confined space entry and chemical exposure risks​
  • Mathematical calculations for hydraulic retention time, organic loading, and flow rates​


Audience:
This course is designed for wastewater treatment operators, engineers, and environmental professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of pond and lagoon systems for wastewater management.

Course Lessons

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